Co-Op, AI Security

About the role

This Co-Op role focuses on the AI side of Lila Sciences' efforts to secure AI tools, agents, and automation pipelines. You will work with the IT & Security team to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, participate in threat modeling, and develop security tests for AI models.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and analyzing AI/ML security vulnerabilities, including prompt injection attacks, model poisoning, and data poisoning risks
• Participate in threat modeling exercises for AI systems and recommend security mitigations
• Review and test AI/ML application code and configurations for security issues
• Research emerging AI security threats and compile findings into technical documentation
• Develop and run security tests and proof-of-concepts for AI model robustness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ML engineers, product managers, and security architects

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related program
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts: authentication, encryption, network basics
• Basic familiarity with how large language models and AI agents work
• Comfortable scripting in Python or a similar language
• Clear written communication for documenting security findings
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to dig into unfamiliar systems

Bonus Points For

• Coursework or projects involving AI/ML security, adversarial ML, or LLM red-teaming
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their security primitives
• Familiarity with security tooling: SIEMs, EDR, or vulnerability scanners
• Hands-on experience building or breaking AI agents, prompt pipelines, or RAG systems

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related program
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts: authentication, encryption, network basics
• Basic familiarity with how large language models and AI agents work
• Comfortable scripting in Python or a similar language
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to dig into unfamiliar systems

Skills

• Python or similar programming language
• Clear written communication
• Attention to detail
• Experience with security testing and AI/ML models

Benefits

Lila Sciences offers a supportive and innovative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on advancing scientific superintelligence. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide a variety of benefits to support your well-being.

Pay

The compensation for this Co-Op position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Co-Op role is structured for a full-time commitment, typically 40 hours per week.

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in this role and why you're a good fit for Lila Sciences. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you have questions about the application process or need assistance with your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.